Destinations - St Mawes and The Roseland

Places to visit for everyone on the Roseland and close by

You’ll find stunning, intriguing and exciting destinations on your doorstep and a little further afield when you visit this part of Cornwall.

Below you’ll find a selection of our favourites. Please contact us if you’d like to find out more about any of the great things to do on (or off!) the Roseland.

St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII’s coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all.

Pendennis Castle

Explore one of Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortresses, Pendennis Castle, which has defended Cornwall against foreign invasion since Tudor times.

Eden Project

Head to the Eden Project for a great day out for the whole family. Explore the largest indoor rainforest in the world and enjoy special events.

Truro Cathedral

Set in the heart of Cornwall’s capital the stunning Gothic Revival Cathedral in the heart of Cornwall’s only City. Three soaring spires make it a photographic must!

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

A lovely museum in the middle of Truro where you can explore the rich tapestry of Cornish history and heritage.

National Maritime Museum

Award-winning museum on the waterfront in Falmouth. Discover the spirit of the sea on this great day out.

Heligan is one of the most mysterious estates in England. Lost since the outbreak of WW1, the garden was re-awakened in 1990 to become Europe’s largest garden restoration project. Today Heligan’s 200 acres are a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and garden romantic.